AICP

AICP Candidate Program

Students and graduates of PAB accredited programs can now enroll in the AICP Candidate Pilot Program and take the AICP exam prior to earning the full number of years of professional planning experience. See this for more information!

Taking the Exam this May?

APA-WA AICP Exam Prep Session - March 23, 2019

The Washington Chapter will offer its annual AICP Exam Preparation Class on Saturday, March 23rd from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. This is a very helpful session to attend. Exam candidates will get a lot of information they are likely to see again on the exam.

Registration available for $35; registration has closed. Attendees will receive a light breakfast, beverages and coffee all day, lunch, and an afternoon snack. See you there!!

The APA Chapter Presidents' Council (CPC) Study Manual for the AICP Examination (flash drive) is available through the APA Washington office. They can be purchased using the Online Order Form for $15 +$3 shipping.

Test takers should focus on being familiar with the topics outlined in the exam subject matter summary. In addition, AICP provides some information on exam preparation that shouldn't be overlooked, including lists of recommended readings and a simulation of the computerized testing.

Upcoming AICP Exam Application Deadlines

NOTE: If you are considering applying for the upcoming exam, it is strongly recommended that you review the resources provided by APA regarding what they expect to see in an application. Please take the time to review the applicationTipsand the Application Reviewer Sheet. If possible, submit your application by the Early Bird deadline. If APA finds your application deficient, you can then modify it using the comment they provide and resubmit it within the same testing cycle. Be sure to allow sufficient time for required documentation (employment verification, transcripts, etc.) to be received by APA by the deadline.

November 2019 Exam

Application Window Opens

June 3, 2019, 9:00 a.m. CT

Early Bird Deadline

June 10, 2019, 5:00 p.m. CT

Final Application Deadline

June 27, 2019, 5:00 p.m. CT

Registration and Transfer Deadline

October 31, 2019, 5:00 p.m. CT

Testing Window

November 4–18, 2019

Advanced Specialty Certification (ASC)

As of May 2018, the Advanced Specialty Certification exam program has been eliminated.

Certification Maintenance (CM)

All AICP planners must participate in mandatory continuing education to maintain their certification. AICP members must earn a total of 32 CM credit-hours (including 1.5 CMs for both Planning Law and Planning Ethics training) within their two-year reporting period. If not all credits are logged within that period, members may log their credits during the grace period ending on April 30.